For the folks who can get all the medicine they need for both themselves and their family through the Departments of War and/or Veterans Affairs, good.
Congrats. Happy for You. Nice.
But even with the PACT Act, there are times when it’s more expedient to get prescriptions from your local pharmacy. And family members won’t ever be covered by Veterans Affairs unless it’s under CHAMPVA.
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For veterans who need medicines not covered by the VA or who are paying a copay, and for any military members who need to use their local pharmacy for whatever reason, there’s a great alternative that’s accepted at thousands of pharmacies across the country, doesn’t require insurance, and can help you get many medicines for cheaper than a copay.
How MilitaryRx Works
MilitaryRx is a prescription savings program for military families. It uses discounts to get the lowest possible price on prescriptions and shows prices across local pharmacies. It offers access to free coupons to get the prices even lower. MilitaryRx is powered by ScriptSave, the prescription discount program with savings of up to 80%.
MilitaryRx is a single service for military and veteran families, including retirees and caregivers, that offers access to discounted medication with relevant coupons applied for you. It bridges gaps that military and veteran families may face, including family members who aren’t covered or who have large copays for medicine.
And it’s administered by Military Connect, which can also help with discounts on retail goods, travel, and more.
So whether you need medication outside of TRICARE or the VA for coverage, privacy, convenience while traveling, or anything else, you can still get the lowest possible price.
Your Meds on Your Budget
The list of available medications is extensive, including everything from hair loss medication to heartburn relief and anti-epileptic drugs. The service even helps patients get controlled substances like methylphenidate, better known as Ritalin; buprenorphine; or zolpidem, often sold under the brand name Ambien.
And they’re all available for much, much cheaper than a customer paying cash out of pocket would normally see, sometimes by as much as 80%. The prices on MilitaryRx are often even lower than what most patients with insurance would pay as a copay.
Most importantly, using MilitaryRx doesn’t interfere with any flex spending account or health spending account benefits you may have; you can use money from your employer or pre-tax dollars to get the discounted medicine.
Look, we don’t run your household expenses. You spend your health dollars how you see fit. We’re just trying to help you save as many of them as possible, for whatever you need.
And, in case anyone is sitting on prescriptions that they’re just going without: That’s really not good for you.
Skipping heart and blood pressure medications raises the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other maladies. Skipping anti-epileptics can increase the risk of seizures. Skipping antidepressants can cause depression to return and even cause a spike in the risk of suicidal ideation.
Since one common cause for skipping medications is to avoid the cost, MilitaryRx can make it easier to stick to a proper regimen.
Thousands of medications at thousands of pharmacies for up to 80 percent off the cost, available to a whole list of military-affiliated people.
And it’s all from the trusted online platform Military Connect.
Or, you know, just airborne shuffle down to the pharmacy and pay retail. We’re not in charge of your finances.
Start Saving: Military-Rx.com
Join Military Connect®: MilitaryConnect.com/join
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